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Crystalline solids or aqueous solutions of these solids. Solids are likely to be water soluble and are denser than water. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Probably water soluble. | [Reactivity Profile]
Chlorite are oxidizing agents. May liberate oxygen if heated. May react on contact with organic materials such as oil, grease, wood, etc. The reaction may generate sufficient heat to start a fire. Can react with ammonia to give ammonium chlorite, which is shock-sensitive. Mixtures with finely divided metallic or organic substances are highly flammable and may be ignited by friction, Lab. Gov. Chemist(1965). | [Health Hazard]
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. Toxic fumes or dust may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. | [Fire Hazard]
May explode from friction, heat or contamination. These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. |
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